Quad Biking to Black Sand Beaches near Vík í Mýrdal from Mýrdalsjökull

Enjoy an adventure on Iceland's famous black sand beaches on a quad bike excursion near Vík í Mýrdal and the Mýrdalsjökull glacier!

From a spot at the foot of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, this quad bike ride along the black sandy beaches near Vík í Mýrdal is a sensational and exotic getaway in southern Iceland. Riding easy-to-handle quads, you will descend along the rivers flowing from Mýrdalsjökull to the Atlantic Ocean to reach the beach of Sólheimasandur, an impressive stretch of volcanic sand!

From the beach, breathtaking views of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier in the background await you, as well as unobstructed views of the small peninsula of Dyrhólaey near Vík. Your quad biking excursion along the beach of Sólheimasandur will then take you to the famous wreck of a Douglas DC-3 plane, whose crash in 1973 will be recounted to you by your guide. It is up to you whether you want a 1 or 2 hours adventure!

This quad biking trip along the black sand beaches near Vík í Mýrdal and Mýrdalsjökull is sure to leave you with some incredible memories, combining Iceland's imposing landscapes with the adrenalin of driving your machine between land and water! What's more, the activity is available from Reykjavík if you can't reach the base at Mýrdalsjökull!